Lakers remain in contention for Jonathan Kuminga amid free agency moves
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:26 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to pursue Jonathan Kuminga as free agency progresses. Their efforts have seen limited movement, with Kuminga reportedly seeking a deal worth $20 million annually, a figure the Lakers cannot accommodate. Instead, Kuminga may consider a pay cut for a one-year deal. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves have emerged as other potential suitors. As September approaches, the Lakers aim to strengthen their roster, particularly following the exit of Rui Hachimura.
- •Kuminga has been a Lakers target for several months.
- •Los Angeles cannot meet Kuminga's $20 million demand.
- •Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves are also interested.
- •The Lakers are looking for a versatile wing defender after Hachimura's departure.
- •As September nears, Kuminga remains a free agent.
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — What Lakers Need to Land Jonathan Kuminga, per NBA Insider
- 2:42 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Could Finally End Jonathan Kuminga Saga as Market Dries Up
- 4:16 AMYahoo Sports — Jonathan Kuminga suitor drops out, leaves Lakers among final 3 options
"Free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga's options are getting limited and the Lakers in the driver's seat to get a deal done. The post Lakers Could Finally End Jonathan Kuminga Saga as Market Dries Up appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"An NBA insider revealed what the Lakers may need to do to land Jonathan Kuminga as his list of potential destinations shrinks. The post What Lakers Need to Land Jonathan Kuminga, per NBA Insider appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Los Angeles Lakers have been in pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga for months, but the latest update bodes well after weeks of little movement.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 11:26 PMWhat Lakers Need to Land Jonathan Kuminga, per NBA Insider
An NBA insider revealed what the Lakers may need to do to land Jonathan Kuminga as his list of potential destinations shrinks. The post What Lakers Need to Land Jonathan Kuminga, per NBA Insider appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 2:42 AMLakers Could Finally End Jonathan Kuminga Saga as Market Dries Up
Free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga's options are getting limited and the Lakers in the driver's seat to get a deal done. The post Lakers Could Finally End Jonathan Kuminga Saga as Market Dries Up appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 4:16 AMJonathan Kuminga suitor drops out, leaves Lakers among final 3 options
The Los Angeles Lakers have been in pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga for months, but the latest update bodes well after weeks of little movement.
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